Sex unit arrests Washington Township man

Macomb County sheriff’s detectives assigned to the Macomb Area Computer Enforcement Team (MACE) arrested a 49-year-old Washington Township man on Friday after he was observed performing a sex act upon himself.

Sheriff’s Lt. John Michalke said detectives made arrangements to meet Gordon Alan Cole after a time and place was arranged online. Michalke said detectives observed him performing a sex act on himself.

Michalke said Cole, 49, of Washington Township, was immediately arrested and brought to the Macomb County Jail. He was booked on a charge of aggravated indecent exposure, a two-year felony and using a computer to commit a crime, a four-year felony.

He was arraigned on Monday in 42nd District Court in Romeo and released when he posted a $5,000 cash bond. A preliminary examination is set for March 4.